Routine Chemical Analysis of Tea Commercially Available in Ogun State, South West, Nigeria

Makanjuola, Olakunle Moses (2016) Routine Chemical Analysis of Tea Commercially Available in Ogun State, South West, Nigeria. International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), 4 (11). pp. 15-18. ISSN 2349-0357

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Abstract

Teabags commercially available in Ogun state, southwest Nigeria were evaluated for routine chemical analysis. Ten (10) teabags wer062, 620e randomly purchased from different department store, spread across the study area. The results of the analysis showed moisture content, ranging from 6.633%-7.200% while the crude fibre content ranged from 1.440%-2.400% respectively for all the samples. Tannin content ranged between 5.467 and 7.700 while total ash content for all the sample ranged from 3.667-5.133%. The caffeine content as reveled by the result of the analysis showed value ranging from 0.207%-1.833%. acid insoluble matter (1.100%-3.6679) potassium salt (13.733%-17.067%) and nitrogen matter (1.260%-1.833%) were also obtained. The overall results of the test showed that some of the teabags were adulterated when compared to standard.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2020 11:49
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2020 11:49
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1049

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